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The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete

By John Forster

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

From a tough childhood to literary fame, discover how early hardships molded the imagination of a celebrated novelist.

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2008-06-20
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"The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete" by John Forster is a profile from the late 1800s that follows the early life of Charles Dickens and the occasions that made him one of the best authors ever. It shows his years growing up, difficulties, and experiences that would later show up in his writings. The beginning of the biography speaks about Dickens's birth in 1812 and his childhood through stories about family and important things that happened. The book examines his family's problems, like his father's money troubles, which made Dickens work in a factory when he was young. With personal stories and thoughts, the writing emphasizes his strong ability to notice things and his creative mind, which would grow in his writing, helping people understand how these early things affected his books.

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